The Dark Quarter Insert | 3D Printable Organizer

Some projects start with a plan. This one started with four full-sized game boxes… and no way to play.

The Dark Quarter promises everything I love about board games — rich theme, vivid art, and storytelling that pulls you into a neon-lit, supernatural 1980s New Orleans.
The components are gorgeous. Mystery hides behind the numbered minis, the skill cards ooze character and pop culture, and the world feels alive the moment you lift the lid.

The problem?
The app wasn’t ready.
The boxes just sat there — waiting. Taunting.

Instead of playing the game, I started designing solutions.

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🎲 Why this one?

• Organizes all minis, tokens, cards, and dice
• Every tray, cavity, and card holder is labeled with exactly what it holds - no more guesswork! Makes initial loading a breeze and storing after gameplay effortless.
• Embossed numbering on trays preserves story mystery without revealing identities
• Token trays flip easily like a card library — compact, intuitive, and quick
• Player skill cards are displayed prominently when you open the box
• Save tray optimzes setup and storage between sessions.
• No wasted table space — no lid lift
• Video walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tfYejQU3cY

This insert isn’t just about storage — it’s about setup, ambiance, and getting immersed before you even start the story.

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🔎 Details:

• Designed for fast setup and easy storage.
• No lid lift when the box is closed
• All cards fit, with and without sleeved cards.

🂡 About Sleeves:
1. For Story, Skill and Consumable cards: verified to work with standard and premium sleeves.
2. Map Cards: Possible, but tight. (Thank you for the feedback and help with this!)

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🛠 What’s Included

• STL files for all trays (organized into folders)
• 3MF files for Bambu and other Slicers.
• Assembly layout diagrams for easy setup
• Bonus: Laser Markable STL files included for those who wish to laser-engrave their trays
• Readme.txt (print and assembly guidance)
• License.txt (personal use only)

Whether you want a simple print-and-play setup or you want to personalize your trays with laser etching, this download gives you everything you need.

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📦 Licensing

• Files are provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
• Please do not resell printed versions or redistribute the STL files.
• Thank you for supporting original designs and independent makers!

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🎶 A Final Thought

The Dark Quarter is about mystery, magic, and the feeling that something incredible is always just around the corner.

This insert was designed to feel the same way.

Thank you for supporting independent creators — and happy gaming in the Quarter!